MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
170,096 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
n/s/r brake disc badly corroded on inner face
chip in windscreen
damage to front no plate
front brake inbalance 25%
n/s/r tyre tread close to legal limit
o/s/r brake disc inner face corroded
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
chip in windscreen
damage to front no plate
front brake inbalance 25%
n/s/r tyre tread close to legal limit
o/s/r brake disc inner face corroded
front no plate damaged
n/s/f wiper blade split on ends
slight binding from o/s/f brake
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
chip in windscreen
slight binding o/s/f brake
front no plate damaged
n/s/f wiper blade split on end
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
o/s/f outer cv boot in poor condition
front no plate damaged
long travel on parking brake lever
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
front no plate damaged
long travel on parking brake lever
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front wheel rims dented
n/s/f pads worn low
How Reliable is the Rover 620?
Based on 377,508 MOT tests across 62,731 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R491 FVF is a 1998 Rover 620 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1998 Rover 620 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 98,959 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Rover 620 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 54,795 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R491 FVF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Rover 620 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 28 years old, this Rover 620 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R491 FVF registered?
R491 FVF is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 27 June 1998.
Is R491 FVF safe to buy?
The MOT history for R491 FVF shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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